The Negative Impact of Tobacco Smoking on Health-Related Quality of Life among Saudi Adolescents During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Mohammed Sheker H Al Kalif Amal A Algamdi Faisal Mashel Albagmi Ali Hassan A Alnasser

Published in: Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP (2021)

This is the first report to explore the impact of smoking on HRQoL of Secondary Industrial Institute students in Saudi Arabia during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results indicate that smoking has a negative impact on the quality of life of vocational students. Therefore, a health strategies plan may be developed to improve the quality of life for vocational students in Saudi Arabia.

Keyphrases

high school
smoking cessation
healthcare
public health
physical activity
heavy metals
mental health
health information
health promotion